Having begun playing together in March 2009, Seryn created something truly special in their short existence. Using a variety of instruments including guitar, ukulele, kalimba, accordion, bass, drums, viola, percussion and more, Seryn’s understanding of dynamics shines brightly and has earned them a sound that is not easily defined, but proven triumphant.
Headache
Seryn Lyrics
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We only smile to show our teeth
The river running down this line
Is a border between what's yours and mine
And all our lives we serve ourselves
It's the common curse of might-as-well
For all we live to know is known,
Hold tight dear love, holding on is all we've got
Oh, well, our bodies break before their time
A little strength is hard to find, but still I try
Oh, well, and surely now I do believe
That death is coming after me
This stone we push won't move itself
It brings to mind the hand we're dealt
So come on let's all break this down,
Cause we're still here, not in the ground
So come on let's all break this down,
Cause we're still here, not in the ground
Oh, well, our bodies break before their time
A little strength is hard to find, but still I try
Oh, well, and surely now I do believe
That death is coming after me
And if you leave hardly even knowing
The calm that's found in the silver lining
Oh, well, our bodies break before their time
A little strength is hard to find
Oh, well, and surely now I do believe
That death is coming after me
The song "Headache" by Seryn is a deep and complex exploration of the human condition. The opening lines "From our mouths we foam like beasts, we only smile to show our teeth" seem to refer to a certain brutality or animalistic aspect within humanity. The river mentioned could represent division and how humans are constantly separating things into "yours" and "mine". The next lines "And all our lives we serve ourselves, It's the common curse of might-as-well, For all we live to know is known, And all we seek to keep has flown away" highlight how humans often seek security and material possessions, but these things are ultimately fleeting and we are left with the knowledge that everything fades and ends.
The chorus "Hold tight dear love, holding on is all we've got" is a reminder to hold onto the important things in life, even if they are ephemeral. The next lines "Our bodies break before their time, A little strength is hard to find, but still I try" likely refer to the struggle to keep going despite physical and emotional hardship. The following lines "And surely now I do believe, That death is coming after me" express a somewhat fatalistic view of death and how it lurks around every corner.
The bridge "And if you leave hardly even knowing, The calm that's found in the silver lining" seems to suggest that despite the difficult and often brutish nature of life, there is something positive to be found amidst the chaos. The final repetition of the chorus "Oh, well, our bodies break before their time, A little strength is hard to find, Oh, well, and surely now I do believe, That death is coming after me" reinforces the idea that death is always there, but it is possible to find meaning and purpose in life nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
From our mouths we foam like beasts
We speak with violence and aggression
We only smile to show our teeth
Our smiles are a facade to hide our true intentions
The river running down this line
A boundary exists between us separating what belongs to whom
Is a border between what's yours and mine
It separates and defines what belongs to us and what belongs to others
And all our lives we serve ourselves
Our entire existence is defined by our self-centeredness
It's the common curse of might-as-well
We accept this fate and continue to act accordingly
For all we live to know is known,
We live life in redundancy and familiarity
And all we seek to keep has flown away
What we want to keep is always out of reach
Hold tight dear love, holding on is all we've got
The only thing we have is the support of our loved ones
Oh, well, our bodies break before their time
Our physical selves deteriorate faster than expected
A little strength is hard to find, but still I try
It's hard to keep going when our bodies are failing us
Oh, well, and surely now I do believe
I now accept that
That death is coming after me
My end is near
This stone we push won't move itself
We have to work to achieve anything in life
It brings to mind the hand we're dealt
Our circumstances cannot be changed but only accepted
So come on let's all break this down,
Let's work together to overcome our challenges
Cause we're still here, not in the ground
We're still alive and able to make a difference
And if you leave hardly even knowing
If you leave without realizing the beauty in the struggle
The calm that's found in the silver lining
You'll miss the peace that comes with persevering
Oh, well, our bodies break before their time
Our physical selves deteriorate faster than expected
A little strength is hard to find
It's hard to keep going when our bodies are failing us
Oh, well, and surely now I do believe
I now accept that
That death is coming after me
My end is near
Lyrics © ANGRY MOB MUSIC LLC
Written by: TRENTON JAMES WHEELER, AARON DAVID STONER, JENNY MOSCOSO, CHRIS SEMMELBECK, NATHAN JAMES ALLEN
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